Re: World Grain Status (merged)
Posted: Wed 04 Nov 2015, 09:15:49
Newfie wrote:kiwichick wrote:i'd bet that any country with a reasonably competent government will try to ensure the essential services are maintained; including the system that provides food for their citizens
Well then the U.S. is stuffed!
I know its half in jest, but that's not really fair. Our system of insuring that crops make it from field to grocery store is quite effective. There are both direct farm supports, production management, and the SNAP card to keep the demand side alive in any economic situation. The amounts are relatively easy for congress to adjust should the need arise, and congress has proven that when the bankers come to them and say, "this is an emergency, you need to act NOW," they act immediately.
We learned how to do this in the previous iteration when the government tried its hand at buying and distributing/destroying. They were horrible at it. SNAP card accomplishes the objective, is easy to manage, and is easy to adjust to conditions as they arise.
If famine does become more global... we will be a very lucky people living here, with this system.